Type Case study
Egyesült Királyság
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study looks at how an experienced police officer suffering from lower back pain and other MSDs has been able to continue to work with the police thanks to a change in role.
Type Case study
Görögország
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study is about a female worker in the retail industry who has suffered from chondromalacia — a condition that causes abnormal softening or deterioration of cartilage in joints — for 2 years. Good communication and working relationships have proven to be instrumental in enabling her to...
Type Case study
International
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study presents the successful return to work of a project manager after a year of absence due to piriformis syndrome, which causes pain brought on by prolonged sitting, among other things. Contact and support from her manager and colleagues throughout the worker’s absence made her feel...
Type Guides & Tools
Svájc
LanguageGerman
ProviderRheumatism League Switzerland
This brochure on standing at work gives tips and information about body and posture relief as well as workplace and break time. The goal of the brochure is to prevent MSDs when standing.
Type Guides & Tools
Belgium
LanguageFrench, Dutch
ProviderFederal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue
The brochure, specifically designed for restorers, answers three questions: What is a musculoskeletal disorder? What are the risks of MSDs? And most importantly, how can MSDs be prevented? The brochure, written by PREVENT, is illustrated with photos showing real work situations.